2018 Audi Q5 2.0L Diesel · EK18 LSE
2018 Audi Q5 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 20 Apr 2018. Recorded mileage 89,654 miles. MOT expired on 10 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- AUDI Q5
- Year / Origin
- 2018 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 89,654 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EK18 LSE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/10/2025
- 89,654 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
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EK18 LSE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2018 Audi Q5 (EK18 LSE) between May 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 3 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
EK18 LSE Mileage History
- 03/05/202260,475 mi
- 21/03/202370,437 mi+9,962 mi
- 12/10/202370,495 mi+58 mi
- 02/10/202485,639 mi+15,144 mi
- 07/10/202589,654 mi+4,015 mi
Average of roughly 8,504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- NOx Sensor / AdBlue FaultsModerate
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